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Gloomy Announcements in Transport and Energy Industries Raise Questions over Recovery

BDI, IEA, WTO and the air cargo industry all post declines in business activity and dampen hopes of "green shoots" in economy, Datamonitor analyst reports

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Reverse Logistics

Take Steps To Reduce Perishable Shrink

Technology offering complete end-to-end temperature traceability is necessary.

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Confidence Seen Returning to Logistics Market

Transport Intelligence Ltd

North American market said to be weakest region, but also where industry likely to see biggest bounce back, according to Global Logistics Business Confidence Index

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Ocean Ports & Carriers

Offshore Globalization Driven by Economic Downturn as BPO Market Goes Best-of-breed

Recession will push more enterprises to turn from focus on "offshore" cost saving towards "globally sourced" process excellence that favors new markets, consultancy Ovum predicts

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Electrification

Minimizing the Impact of Roller-coaster Oil Prices

Armed with a thorough understanding of transportation cost drivers, you can leverage that knowledge to pursue the following opportunities for bottom-line savings

New Logistics Service Provider Launches for Middle East and North Africa Region

Wared Logistics combines established operations of joint venture partners; veteran of Ryder and Menlo, Brian McHale takes helm at new company

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LoJack Supply Chain Integrity Releases Cargo Theft Study

Results based on data from company's supply chain information sharing and analysis center

Sourcing & Procurement

Service Management — A Rare Hotspot, but Top Talent Remains Scarce

Russell Reynolds Associates

As aftermarket services become an increasingly key revenue stream, companies must look to recruit top talent capable of transforming their service organizations into a competitive weapon

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2009 Pros to Know

Honoring supply chain leaders demonstrating leadership during times of economic crisis

Sourcing & Procurement

Are you Overpaying for Wireless Data Collection Devices?

For those that feel Windows CE-based systems are overkill, wireless Linux data collection devices can provide streamlined, real-time inventory control with savings up to $1,000 per terminal

Ocean Ports & Carriers

Analyst Comment: Does Obama "Buy American" Plan Signal Problems for Offshore Outsourcing?

Datamonitor analyst Peter Ryan weighs in on the debate over the impact of the new administration's plans to promote local procurement

Are We Finally About to Connect EDI's Last Mile?

By taking advantage of new technology and the evolution of electronic invoicing communities, companies can extend their EDI investments and realize previously unattainable success

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